Navua FC has pulled off a significant upset in the Super Premier segment of the 2024 FMF Inter District Championship by defeating the favored Rewa FC 2-1 in the second semi-final held at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
After trailing 1-0 at halftime due to a goal from Rewa’s Samuela Kautoga, Navua rallied in the second half. Simione Damuni and Kolinio Sivoki scored to secure the victory for Navua.
Coach Saiyad Ali expressed pride in his team, emphasizing their consistency and hard work throughout the tournament. “Navua deserves to be in the final after so much hard work and dedication. We missed a penalty and were a goal down, but we kept fighting for the win,” said Ali.
Navua is set to face Labasa in the Super Premier final tomorrow at 3 PM.